23,474 wells across 537 active operators, with 7,160 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from NMOCD well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-24.
Quick answer: The Permian Basin formation in New Mexico has 23,474 wells on record across 537 active operators, with 7,160 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-24). Its most active operators by well count are EOG Resources, Devon Energy Production Company, Mewbourne Oil Company, Oxy and XTO Energy. Compiled from New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Permian Basin formation in New Mexico:
| # | Operator | Wells in Permian Basin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eog Resources | 2,750 |
| 2 | Devon Energy Production Company | 1,844 |
| 3 | Mewbourne Oil Company | 1,729 |
| 4 | Oxy | 1,636 |
| 5 | Xto Energy | 1,435 |
| 6 | Permian Resources Operating LLC | 1,305 |
| 7 | Matador Production Company | 1,206 |
| 8 | Coterra Energy INC | 1,126 |
| 9 | Chevron | 876 |
| 10 | Cog Operating | 688 |
The New Mexico counties with the most Permian Basin activity:
Lea, Eddy, Chaves, Roosevelt, De Baca
The most recent 100 drilling permits filed for Permian Basin wells in New Mexico:
| Permit Date | Well | API | County | Operator | Lateral (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #206h | 3002556623 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #121h | 3002556615 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Js 21 16 Federal Com #423h | 3001558745 |
Eddy | Chevron | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Orrtanna 20 Federal Com #202h | 3002556632 |
Lea | Eog | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #132h | 3002556621 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Orrtanna 20 Federal Com #103h | 3002556628 |
Lea | Eog | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Orrtanna 20 Federal #203h | 3002556633 |
Lea | Eog | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Js 21 16 Federal Com #425h | 3001558747 |
Eddy | Chevron | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #122h | 3002556617 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #131h | 3002556620 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #211h | 3002556624 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Js 21 16 Federal Com #421h | 3001558743 |
Eddy | Chevron | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #205h | 3002556622 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #228h | 3002556627 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Orrtanna 20 Federal Com #105h | 3002556630 |
Lea | Eog | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #124h | 3002556619 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #212h | 3002556625 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Orrtanna 20 Federal Com #104h | 3002556629 |
Lea | Eog | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Orrtanna 20 Federal Com #107h | 3002556631 |
Lea | Eog | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Js 21 16 Federal Com #426h | 3001558748 |
Eddy | Chevron | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #221h | 3002556626 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #123h | 3002556618 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Js 21 16 Federal Com #422h | 3001558744 |
Eddy | Chevron | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Js 21 16 Federal Com #424h | 3001558746 |
Eddy | Chevron | — |
| 2026-08-10 | Keystone 6 Federal Com #206h | 3002556603 |
Lea | Eog | — |
| 2026-08-10 | James Ranch Unit Di 1a S #906h | 3001558742 |
Eddy | Exxonmobil | — |
| 2026-08-10 | James Ranch Unit Di 1a Waterton #902h | 3001558737 |
Eddy | Exxonmobil | — |
| 2026-08-10 | Keystone 6 Federal Com #301h | 3002556605 |
Lea | Eog | — |
| 2026-08-10 | James Ranch Unit Di 1a S #805h | 3001558741 |
Eddy | Exxonmobil | — |
| 2026-08-10 | James Ranch Unit Di 1a S #115h | 3001558739 |
Eddy | Exxonmobil | — |
| 2026-08-10 | James Ranch Unit Di 1a S #701h | 3001558740 |
Eddy | Exxonmobil | — |
| 2026-08-10 | Keystone 6 Federal Com #305h | 3002556608 |
Lea | Eog | — |
| 2026-08-10 | Keystone 6 Federal Com #205h | 3002556602 |
Lea | Eog | — |
| 2026-08-10 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #117h | 3002556612 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-10 | Keystone 6 Federal Com #302h | 3002556606 |
Lea | Eog | — |
| 2026-08-10 | James Ranch Unit Di 1a Waterton #905h | 3001558738 |
Eddy | Exxonmobil | — |
| 2026-08-10 | Keystone 6 Federal Com #303h | 3002556607 |
Lea | Eog | — |
| 2026-08-10 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #116h | 3002556611 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-10 | Keystone 6 Federal Com #208h | 3002556604 |
Lea | Eog | — |
| 2026-08-10 | Keystone 6 Federal Com #204h | 3002556601 |
Lea | Eog | — |
| 2026-08-10 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #118h | 3002556613 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-10 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #115h | 3002556610 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-07 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #213h | 3002556594 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-07 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #133h | 3002556591 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-07 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #227h | 3002556595 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-07 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #134h | 3002556592 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-07 | Hazel Inez 08 32 Federal Com #207h | 3002556593 |
Lea | Matador Production Company | — |
| 2026-08-06 | Le Mans 2419 State Com #132h | 3001558725 |
Eddy | Permian Resources Operating LLC | — |
| 2026-08-06 | Nash Unit #906h | 3001558720 |
Eddy | Exxonmobil | — |
| 2026-08-06 | Prairie Fire 25 26 Federal Com #913h | 3001558731 |
Eddy | Devon | — |
Wells targeting the Permian Basin that have been spudded but are waiting on completion — near-term production upside:
| Spud Date | Days Waiting | Well | Operator | County | Lateral (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | 16 | Shiprock 5 Fed Com #753h | Eog Resources | Lea | — |
| 2026-08-07 | 16 | The Maverick #032h | Burnett Oil | Eddy | 1,990 |
| 2026-08-07 | 16 | Roberne Federal #113h | Matador Production Company | Lea | 6,490 |
| 2026-08-07 | 16 | Nexus State Com #803h | Coterra Energy INC | Lea | 12,215 |
| 2026-08-07 | 16 | Gavilon Federal Com #107h | Matador Production Company | Lea | — |
| 2026-08-07 | 16 | Devils Tower State Com #002h | Mack Energy | Eddy | 3,375 |
| 2026-08-07 | 16 | Pinkie Pie 22 21 Federal Com #134h | Permian Resources Operating LLC | Eddy | 10,104 |
| 2026-08-07 | 16 | Tempest 18 Federal Com #112h | Permian Resources Operating LLC | Eddy | — |
| 2026-08-07 | 16 | Cheddar 13 Federal Com #402h | Eog Resources | Lea | 10,363 |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Buffalo Thunder 9 11 Federal Com #821h | Mewbourne Oil Company | Eddy | — |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Paloma 28 21 Federal Com #303h | Avant Operating Ii, LLC | Lea | — |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Pure Gold Mdp1 29 17 Federal Com #021h | Oxy | Eddy | 12,478 |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Lost Tank 30 19 Federal Com #011h | Oxy | Lea | 10,248 |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Vindicator Canyon State Unit Com #415h | Bta Oil Producers | Lea | — |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Electra Special 0310 Federal Com #114h | Matador Production Company | Lea | 10,336 |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Nugget 6 31 Federal Com #004h | Oxy | Eddy | 5,747 |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Mr 2 State Com #607h | Chevron | Lea | 4,838 |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Cat Lanta 16 4 Federal Com #811h | Devon Energy Production Company | Eddy | 15,491 |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Poker Lake Unit 15 34 Bd #306h | Xto Energy | Eddy | — |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Dama Dorada 1 3 Federal Com #523h | Mewbourne Oil Company | Eddy | — |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Speedmaster 30 Federal Com #501h | Coterra Energy INC | Lea | 10,206 |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Now I Won 25 24 Federal Com #011h | Oxy | Eddy | 9,943 |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | King Harvest 4 3 Federal Com #626h | Mewbourne Oil Company | Eddy | — |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Bilbrey 34 27 Federal Com #314h | Mewbourne Oil Company | Lea | — |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Roberne Federal #102h | Matador Production Company | Lea | 4,605 |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Maude South 13 14 #004h | Riley Permian Operating | Eddy | 6,015 |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Mr 2 State Com #610h | Chevron | Lea | 5,075 |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Weller 21 16 Federal Com #275h | Chevron | Eddy | 9,421 |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Merciless 13 Federal Com #213h | Eog Resources | Lea | — |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 | Cotton Draw 25 36 Federal Com #718h | Devon Energy Production Company | Eddy | 10,223 |
The Permian Basin is one of New Mexico's active oil and gas plays, with 23,474 wells on file across 537 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 7,160 drilling permits targeting the Permian Basin in the last 24 months — a measure of how active the play is right now versus its historical baseline.
For mineral owners with interests in Lea, Eddy, Chaves, Roosevelt, De Baca, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Permian Basin footprint is a foundational valuation question. Active formations with consistent permit flow command premium pricing; legacy formations with steady but declining production are valued differently.
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23,474 wells target the Permian Basin in New Mexico, worked by 537 active operators, per NMOCD well-header records (as of 2026-08-24).
By well count, the most active Permian Basin operators in New Mexico are EOG Resources, Devon Energy Production Company, Mewbourne Oil Company, Oxy and XTO Energy. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 7,160 drilling permits targeting the Permian Basin in the last 24 months, and there are 50 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells awaiting completion — a live measure of current activity, per NMOCD records.
Operators filed 7,160 new drilling permits targeting the Permian Basin in New Mexico over the last 24 months, with 50 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells awaiting completion. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Permian Basin drilling, per NMOCD records (as of 2026-08-24).
Permian Basin activity in New Mexico currently spans 23,474 wells on record and 537 active operators, led by EOG Resources, Devon Energy Production Company, Mewbourne Oil Company, Oxy and XTO Energy, with 7,160 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD) well-header records (as of 2026-08-24).
The most active Permian Basin counties in New Mexico are Lea, Eddy, Chaves, Roosevelt, De Baca.
Value depends on your net mineral acres or royalty decimal, the operator, the remaining drilling locations, and current oil and gas prices. Buckhead Energy checks your tract against current Permian Basin well and permit data and puts a free, no-obligation written offer in writing — this page is informational only, not a valuation.
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Formation: Permian Basin
State: New Mexico
Total wells: 23,474
Active operators: 537
Permits 24mo: 7,160
Last refresh: 2026-08-24
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